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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED

It's never to late to get your
High School Diploma or GED

High School Diploma/GED

You may enroll at any time for High School Diploma or GED Preparation classes. Classroom instruction is offered as well as Independent Study and Distance Learning. Select one of the options below and make an appointment to meet with the Program Technician.

STEP #1: Use checklist #1 below to see if you should enroll in the high school
diploma program or the GED program.

STEP #2: Use checklist #2 to see what type of instruction would best fit your life
and learning style.

Checklist #1	GED	H. S. Diploma
I want a high school education.		X
I’m under pressure, I need something as soon as possible.	X
I want to go into the military after I complete my education.		X
I almost completed high school. I have a lot of high school credits.		X
I don’t have many high school credits.	X

Checklist #2	Classroom Setting	Independant Study/Distance Learning
I don’t need a classroom setting to complete my work.		X
I can’t commit to a specific time that I will attend class.		X
I need a flexible schedule to earn my diploma.		X
It is to difficult to do homework at home.	X
I can study and complete 15 hours of assignments at home per week		X

High School Diploma*
English	40 Units	Fine Arts	10 Units
Mathematics	10 Units	U.S. Government	5 Units
Algebra	10 Units	Economics	5 Units
Science	20 Units	Health	5 Units
Social Science	15 Units	CAHSEE or Prep or Career	5 Units
U.S. History	10 Units	Electives	45 Units
U.S. History	10 Units
Vocational Arts	10 Units
		TOTAL	190 Units

* Students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

Classroom Study

• Finish your assignments at the school.
• Work with a teacher during class time.
• Complete all the requirements for your High School Diploma.
• Receive assistance in reviewing English, Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science
for the GED.
Afternoon Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:45-6:00pm
Evening Classes: Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm

Independent Study:

• Work at home on your own time, independent of the school.
• Meet with your teacher once a week in an individual,
personal appointment (cash deposit required for materials).

Independent Study Program: By Appointment Only.

Distance Learning GED Preparation:

• Work at home on your own time.
•Learning materials include video, DVD, cassette tapes, books, software and assignment guides (cash deposit required for materials).
• Meet with your teacher once a week in a personal appointment.
Call for orientation appointment 510-886-1000.

Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students:

• High school students seeking “make-up” credit may enroll concurrently in the Adult School after meeting with a high school counselor and parent/caregiver to obtain a release form.
Students should call for an appointment to meet with the Adult School Coordinator.

Phone 510-886-1000

GED Testing

Click link below

TESTING